Rules · Barclays · Welcome bonus eligibility
Barclays: 24 months, and the card closed
To earn a Barclays card's bonus a second time, it must be more than 24 months since the last bonus on that card, and the card must be closed.
In the issuer's terms The issuer states this, in a card's terms or an official statement.
What counts, and what doesn't
Applies to: Barclays cards
- You can't hold two of the same Barclays card at once.
- Terms state it; applicants report enforcement varies.
Sources
- Frequent Miler: Complete guide to credit card application rules by bank (Feb 2026)
- Thrifty Traveler: Credit card application rules, bank by bank (Jan 2026)
Issuers can approve, decline or withhold a bonus for any reason. These rules describe what usually happens, not a promise of what will. Last verified September 26, 2026.
More Barclays rules
The 6/24 ruleReported by applicants
Barclays may decline you if you have opened 6 or more cards, with any bank, in the last 24 months, though it applies this unevenly.